Instead of replacing old cells in an orderly way, the body makes extra cells, which build up and form a polyp on the smooth lining of the intestine. Polyps can grow anywhere in the large …

A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue [1] projecting from a mucous membrane. [2] Polyps are commonly found in the colon, stomach, nose, ear, sinus (es), urinary bladder, and uterus. …

Jun 24, 2025 · What’s a Polyp? It’s a small clump of cells that grows inside your body. There are 2 common types: The first hangs from a stalk. Doctors will call this pedunculated.

Colon polyps are growths, like tiny bumps, that form on the inside lining of your colon or rectum. They’re usually harmless, but some types can turn into colon cancer after many years. …

Nov 16, 2023 · What are the symptoms of polyps? Each type of polyp can cause unique symptoms based on location. Below are some common polyp types, their locations, and …

Mar 27, 2025 · There are different types of colon and rectal polyps. Most polyps are benign (non-cancerous). But a few types are considered pre-cancerous and are more concerning because …

Polyps form when the genetic material within the cells lining the colon changes and becomes abnormal (mutates). Normally, the immature cells lining the colon are programmed to divide …

May 13, 2025 · A polyp is an abnormal cluster of cells that multiplies and heaps up on itself in response to some kind of stimulus. That stimulus could be either environmental or genetic. If …

Jul 20, 2023 · Screening finds precancerous growths on the colon wall, called polyps, which the doctor can then remove. They are not cancer, and most of them have not started to change …

Jun 17, 2025 · Polyps latch onto the walls, or lining, of your organs. The colon is the most common place to get a polyp. You can get polyps in other places, too, though, including the: …